Friendship Dinner 2018: The Impact of Poverty on Education CNY RISE Center held its 13th Annual Friendship Dinner on November 7, 2018. The topic of the event was “The Impact of Poverty on Education” presented by Superintendent Jaime Alicea from Syracuse School District (SCSD). Superintendent Alicea described the challenges in the classroom that come with […]
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CNY RISE Center and Turkey Presentation at Parkrose Estates Senior Living Volunteers from CNY RISE Center were at Parkrose Estates Senior Living on Monday, October 22, 2018 to present CNY RISE Center, its activities, and Turkey. It was an enjoyable night for residences who got some information about our center and Turkey. Some residence refreshed
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Baklava Campaign Donors receive handmade Turkish Style Baklava. Handmade Turkish Style BaklavaLoaded with walnuts, crispy filo dough, and creamy butter. Our volunteers will have your custom baklava box ready at Salt City Market on Saturday, March 4th, between 12 and 2 pm Turkey and Syria have been struck by two powerful earthquakes devastating more than
Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic 2017 CNY RISE Center, Zen Center of Syracuse, and Unity Church of Syracuse organized the First Annual Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic to promote harmony and peace among different communities. Hundreds of neighbors came together to meet on another and enjoy the delicious diverse meals prepared by the volunteers. Several local businesses
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Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic 2018 CNY RISE Center, Zen Center of Syracuse, and Unity Church of Syracuse organized the Second Annual Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic to promote harmony and peace among different communities. CNY RISE Center opened its doors formally during this event after leaders from CNY RISE Center, Zen Center of Syracuse, Bethany Center,
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Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic 2019 After a month of fasting, it is time for our families and friends to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr. It is especially a magical time for children. CNY RISE Center volunteers celebrated Eid al-Fitr on June 16, 2018. Turkish breakfast and BBQ were served throughout the event. Children were able to
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Friendship Dinner 2017: Ending Childhood Lead Poisoning in Syracuse CNY RISE Center hosts event to raise awareness The 12th annual CNY RISE Friendship dinner took place Jan. 24 to bring awareness to lead poisoning. The dinner hosted a number of speakers who spoke about the negative impacts of lead poisoning and how the community can
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Faith Communities Come Together at 8th Annual World Interfaith Harmony Assembly From Syracuse to Utica to Oswego, the diversity of Central New York brought just over 400 people of different faiths together Monday night, February 6, 2018 at the eighth annual World Interfaith Harmony Assembly. This year’s celebration, “Voices in Harmony,” was held at Congregation
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Westcott Street Cultural Fair 2017 CNY RISE Center volunteers participated in Westcott Street Cultural Fair 2017 on September 17, 2017. Kids wore some traditional clothing. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful sunny day. The Westcott Street Cultural Fair is an annual celebration of the diversity and uniqueness of the Westcott neighborhood through its culture, arts, food, organizations
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Eid Al-Adha Celebration – September 2, 2017 CNY RISE Center volunteers celebrated Eid al-Adha on September 2, 2017. The twin magicians David and Paul Jackman also came to entertain children. This time, they performed a magic show and also made some balloons for them.
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